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Hot Wheels Type 57C Bugatti Cabriolet: Casting Info & Complete Collector’s Guide
Larry Wood’s Hot Wheels Type 57C Bugatti Cabriolet debuted in 2003 in the Classic Bodies 2-Car Set. The 100% line model has a metal body and base, Real Riders and a removable hood that reveals the inline-eight engine. Three documented releases appeared across 2003 and 2004.
About this Hot Wheels casting
The Type 57C Bugatti Cabriolet is a detailed 100% Hot Wheels model based on the Vanvooren-bodied Bugatti cabriolet. The casting’s removable hood opens to show the straight-eight engine. Across all three releases, the black metal base, clear windows and Real Riders remain consistent; paint, trim and interior color distinguish each version.
Two different 2004 Drop Tops Series releases share the 2/4 series position. The purple B6245 is the standard release; silver C6776 is a hobby-store exclusive. Their distinct toy codes and production counts matter when comparing carded examples.
Quick match: black with orange interior is the 2003 Classic Bodies set car; purple with tan interior is B6245; silver with black interior is C6776.
Type 57C Bugatti Cabriolet release checklist
| Year / toy code | Series / release | Color and identifying details | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 57267 | Classic Bodies 2-Car Set — |
Black finish with silver trim, clear windows, orange interior and Real Riders. The set pairs this cabriolet with a ’32 Duesenberg SJ. Its removable hood reveals the inline-eight engine. | See 57267 |
| 2004 B6245 | Showcase Drop Tops · 2/4 15,000 produced |
Purple paint, silver trim, clear windows, tan interior and Real Riders identify B6245. It is number 2 in the 2004 Drop Tops series and is listed with a 15,000-piece production run. | See B6245 |
| 2004 C6776 | Showcase Drop Tops · 2/4 7,000 produced |
The silver C6776 is the hobby-store exclusive Drop Tops edition. It shares the 2/4 series position with purple B6245 but has a black interior and a reported 7,000-piece production run. | See C6776 |
Type 57C variation web
Open each release guide to compare its paint, interior, package and production details.
2003 · Classic Bodies 2-Car Set
57267 — Black with silver trim
Black finish with silver trim, clear windows, orange interior and Real Riders. The set pairs this cabriolet with a ’32 Duesenberg SJ. Its removable hood reveals the inline-eight engine.
Open 57267 guide →
2004 · Showcase Drop Tops · 2/4
B6245 — Purple with silver trim
Purple paint, silver trim, clear windows, tan interior and Real Riders identify B6245. It is number 2 in the 2004 Drop Tops series and is listed with a 15,000-piece production run.
Open B6245 guide →
2004 · Showcase Drop Tops · 2/4
C6776 — Silver
The silver C6776 is the hobby-store exclusive Drop Tops edition. It shares the 2/4 series position with purple B6245 but has a black interior and a reported 7,000-piece production run.
Open C6776 guide →How to identify a Type 57C release
- Read the toy number and series on the package. The 2004 purple and silver cars are both number 2/4 in Drop Tops, but B6245 and C6776 identify different versions.
- Check the interior color: orange on 2003 57267, tan on purple B6245, black on silver C6776.
- Match the paint and trim. The 2003 set car is black with silver trim; B6245 is purple with silver trim; C6776 is silver.
- For a loose model, inspect the removable hood, hinge and engine detail, then compare the base and wheels. Avoid forcing a stuck hood.
- For a boxed copy, check the set or series package as well as the individual car code. The 2003 model came in a two-car set, while the 2004 versions are Drop Tops Series releases.
Collector FAQs
Does the Type 57C hood open?
Yes. The removable hood reveals a miniature inline-eight engine. Handle the part gently and avoid prying if it is stuck.
Are B6245 and C6776 the same 2004 release?
No. Both are number 2 in the Drop Tops Series, but B6245 is purple and C6776 is the silver hobby-store exclusive. They have different toy codes, interiors and production quantities.
What was included with the 2003 release?
The black 57267 Type 57C came in the Classic Bodies 2-Car Set with a ’32 Duesenberg SJ.